Dr. Lawrence Saidman & Arlene Saidman

“It’s a very welcoming community.”

After 20 years living in nearby Alameda, Dr. Lawrence Saidman and his wife Arlene wanted to retire close to family, in an apartment with plenty of room for guests and grandchildren. “We looked at other communities, but Lake Park went to great lengths to meet our needs. The apartments here are much more spacious, yet more affordable than other multilevel retirement communities in the area.” Lake Merritt and the convenient downtown Oakland location contributed to their choice. “The 19th Street BART station, only four blocks away, enables us to travel throughout the Bay area without changing trains. And the immediate surrounding area is a veritable treasure trove of restaurants and galleries which, when added to the proximity of the Oakland Museum and main Library, provide many urban attributes enhancing the quality of life.” Especially appealing to both is the diverse community at Lake Park. “Everyone here has an interesting story. We’ve met some wonderful and welcoming people from across the country and a variety of backgrounds.” Arlene adds that social interactions are easy. “We get to sit talk and laugh with interesting people with the option of eating at our own table when we choose.”